[members-discuss] [ncc-announce] [GM] Consultation on RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2024

This is very important to state again.

*We do not have to accept either of these proposed models.*

"No"

Is a complete and acceptable answer as we are a voting membership.



On 3/9/23 00:28, Hank Nussbacher wrote:
> On 07/03/2023 11:35, Simon Jan Haytink wrote:
>
>> To help with discussion and to provide something tangible for members 
>> to assess, we are putting forward two draft models for members to 
>> review. These models can be summarised as:
>>
>> Model 1: A “one-LIR, one-fee” model based on the current RIPE NCC 
>> Charging Scheme 2023  that also charges for independent resources, 
>> ASNs, transfers and changes in business structure such as Mergers & 
>> Acquisitions.
>>
>> Model 2: A category-based model that charges per member (not per LIR 
>> account) and is based on resources registered and that also charges 
>> for independent resources, ASNs, transfers and changes in business 
>> structure such as Mergers & Acquisitions.
>>
>> In order to allow members to form an opinion based on their own 
>> situation, we are providing an Excel sheet that will allow you to 
>> calculate the fees you would pay under each of the draft models. It 
>> is important to be aware that at this stage, the numbers assigned for 
>> each item are indicative and would be reviewed in light of the 
>> discussion with members. We plan to review these figures following 
>> consultation with the members, and giving input on those figures 
>> would greatly help to arrive at a good model.
>>
>> You can download the Excel sheet from:
>> https://www.ripe.net/participate/mail/member-and-community-consultations/member-calculator-charging-scheme-2024.xlsx 
>>
>
> Have to admit, very cleverly done.  Present model 1 which is the 
> current model and then present model 2 which everyone will hate due to 
> its increased membership costs.  So when discussion arises it will be 
> model 1 vs model 2 and everyone will select model 1 which is what RIPE 
> wants to begin with.  :-)
>
> I'd like to suggest model 3.  Same as model 1 but membership fee is 
> 1800€ and all the rest is the same.
>
> Regards,
> Hank
>
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